Designed and made in the U.S.A. exclusively for the Smithsonian, these Earthly Delights Pierced Earrings—graced with eye-catching carnelian orbs and colorful multi-shaped Czech glass beads—capture the brilliance of autumn leaves under a clear sky. Gold-plated findings. Made in the U.S.A. Natural carnelian variations will occur.

Carnelian is a variety of semiprecious quartz with a brownish red to orange color. One of the oldest known gemstones, carnelian was prized by nobility throughout antiquity. Carnelian is believed to bring good luck to its wearer.